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Lensworks Meru Anamorphic 80mm T1.7

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Summary

These lenses were Lensworks' first custom optics project. Built by the rehousing masters at True Lens Service these lenses marry modernized cam follower mechanics with Vintage Anamorphic Glass made by the Famous Japanese Optician Shiga.

The Meru uses vintage Leica rangefinder optics for its taking lenses giving them a rich color tone and ability to reproduce fine details with medium contrast and sharpness for a unique anamorphic look. The original vintage coatings give a nice veiling glare effect as well as a lot of lens flares when hit the right way. The optical formula can be re-tuned to have less flare and glare and also to have more with the use of different coated/uncoated optics.

These Special lenses use the exact same anamorphic optics as the JDC Xtal Xpress, Todd-AO High Speed, Cineovision and Cooke Technovision. They are characterized by beautiful bokeh, separation, and natural image rendering missing in many modern lenses. The lenses have low geometric distortion and no periscoping effects found in other lenses like kowas and lomos.

All lenses cover 1:1 Aspect ratio on the Mini LF. 75 and up cover 2.40 on open gate on Mini LF/ Venice.

Tech Specs

Manufacturer Lensworks
Series Anamorphic Prime
Model Meru Anamorphic
Focal Length 80mm
Max Aperture T1.7
Min Aperture -
Format -
Image Circle
Minimum Focus 3ft
Focus Rotation °
Iris Blades -
Optical Design -
Squeeze 2x
Front Diameter 134mm
Filter Thread -
Focus/Zoom Rod -
Native Mount PL
Data Protocol -
Length 11in
Weight 6lbs
Body Telescope -
Body Material -
Focus Drive Manual
Iris Drive Manual
Zoom Drive -

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